Goddess Symbols:
Hestia

Goddess Symbols
and Sacred Objects
of the goddess Hestia

Goddess symbols that were personalized for each goddess were incorporated into the worship of
the ancient goddesses were often worn as jewelry. They were also used in the household decor as
talismans to seek the goddesses special gifts, blessings, or protection. A large
number of goddess symbols have survived in statuary and other works of art.

Many of the goddess symbols come from the
myths featuring a specific goddess and were "characters" in her story. Other goddess symbols were derived
from the rituals used in the ancient rites of worship of these pagan goddesses.

Hestia (also known as the Roman
goddess Vesta) is often represented by goddess symbols associated with her personality
traits, the sacred flame, and her contribution to civilization, personal households,
and to architecture.